Oryan Jeckstadt is the empire's perfect soldier-celebrated as a hero, crowned as Warlord, and feared as a weapon. But behind the glory lies a man shackled by secrets, haunted by betrayal, and desperate for the one thing war can never give him: peace.
When whispers of his father's murder ignite a fire for vengeance, Oryan plunges into a shadow war where loyalty is a lie and survival means becoming the monster he swore he'd never be. As the bloodiest conflict in history rages, he faces enemies on every front-an empire pulling his strings, a phantom from his past bent on his destruction, and the darkness within himself.
Far from the battlefield, Celeste fights her own war. Once the woman who gave Oryan hope, she now struggles to protect their son from forces that would silence them forever. Her love is his last tether to humanity-but will he find her before the empire tears them apart?
From the brutal training grounds of the Elite Guard to covert missions in hostile territory, Puppet Master is a relentless ride of intrigue, betrayal, and heart-pounding action. When the smoke clears, one question remains: Can the empire's greatest warrior escape the strings of the puppet master-or will vengeance consume everything he loves?
Perfect for fans of military thrillers, epic sci-fi, and emotionally charged drama, this second installment of The Last Archide series will leave you breathless and desperate for the next chapter.